Federal agents searched more than a dozen homes Tuesday in a crackdown on so-called maternity tourism operators who arrange for pregnant Chinese women to give birth in the U.S., where their babies automatically become American citizens.

WASHINGTON – Local beer and spirits makers are hoping to take it outside. A bill introduced Tuesday in the D.C. Council would give breweries and distilleries some fresh air and larger tabs. Under the plan,…

WASHINGTON – Fairfax County’s staff attorney, who county supervisors say gave bad advice related to the investigation of a fatal police shooting, will retire next summer. Following a closed-door session Tuesday, the County Board of…

Ten months after first-time restaurateurs Au, Di and Hac Dang, Terrell Wilbourn and their three other partners opened Chasin’ Tails in Westlee, they weren’t sure they’d be in business much longer. “We thought it was over,”…

WASHINGTON — The National Park Service predicts the cherry blossoms’ peak bloom dates to be April 11- 14 this year. The park service announced the prediction during a news conference Tuesday morning. Mike Litterst, NPS spokesman…

WASHINGTON — While dogs are known to be man’s best friend, sometimes they’re a dog’s best friend too. That’s especially the case for two dogs found in Southeast D.C. Wednesday morning on Firth Sterling Avenue. One dog…

Alexandria makes a top 10 list of the “Best Downtowns in America” from Livability.com. It ranks Alexandria No. 6 on its list. Livability.com says it considered a number of factors in compiling its list, including…

Winter weather has made its mark on the D.C. area, and potholes are becoming more prevalent, too. Check out some of the pothole photos from around the region and submit your own photos and locations. (Photos)